Thursday, December 10th
Our special guest this week,
Heather McFarlane, Mediator and Arbitrator will present on:
Deep Listening - A Practical Workshop
Mediators know that active listening takes practice and skill. This presentation will provide specific skills to add to your mediator's tool box. You will leave with ideas that you can implement immediately and exercises to help you master the art of listening.
When you’re thinking about where to donate, please consider supporting Houston Food Bank
Our presenter:
Heather McFarlane, Esq., is a mediator with a background in complex commercial litigation and extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts. Ms. McFarlane brings more than 15 years of mediation experience and over two decades of litigation practice to her ADR work, supported by more than 500 hours of focused mediation training.
Ms. McFarlane’s mediation practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including complex commercial disputes, corporate governance and dissolution, negligence, insurance coverage, professional liability, trade secrets and intellectual property. Known for her thoughtful and thorough preparation, she is adept at mastering the details of each matter and developing a strong understanding of the parties involved. Guided by a deep commitment to party self-determination, she listens attentively to facilitate the expression of each perspective, helps parties explore all available options and fosters mutual understanding by translating issues across differing viewpoints. Her approach supports the goal of achieving creative and lasting resolutions.
Prior to focusing on mediation, Ms. McFarlane practiced law at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP (now Norton Rose Fulbright), where she gained early trial experience in significant civil matters. She later joined Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as part of a team focused on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation for Fortune 100 companies. In 2010, she established her own firm, where she continued litigating and began developing her mediation practice.
Throughout her career, Ms. McFarlane has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, individuals and corporations, and has appeared before state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels.
Offered by Will Work For Food, founded by Natalie Armstrong-Motin, and moderated by Kimberly Best, Felicia Harris Hoss, Jeff Kichaven, Jean Lawler, and David Shraga.
This worldwide conversation will be like nothing else. Join in! Share, learn, have fun, and raise money for food banks.